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Valuing Our History

Articles dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich heritage, historical landmarks, and pioneer stories of Wellington County.

Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Fergus Basket Factory generally a forgotten industry

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Judge sentenced two men to jail terms for armed robbery in 1921

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Fergus council considered appealing a court decision in 1925

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Election of 1925 highlighted town-country divide in Wellington South

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

American Civil War veteran abandoned his first family

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Draconian measures employed during the anti-booze wars of the 1920s

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Winter brought problems for railway at Harriston in 1925

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Fergus man carried bullet in his brain after a shooting in 1925

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Reverend W.E. McMillan contributed greatly to Elora community

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Elora’s W.O. Mendell revived attacks on county council

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Area newspapermen formed an association in early 1900s

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Guelph foundry tried to aid Confederacy during American Civil War

by Wellington Advertiser